Telangana man devastated by daughter Tanya Soni’s death in IAS Delhi coaching center
Hyderabad: Vijay Kumar, a deputy general manager with Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) based in Mancherial, Telangana, is inconsolable after the tragic death of his eldest daughter, Tanya Soni. The 23-year-old UPSC aspirant was among three students who drowned in the flooded basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, on Saturday.
Tanya, along with Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh and Nivin Dalwin from Kerala, were preparing for the civil services examination.
The family was traveling to Lucknow when they received the news. They immediately cut short their journey and rushed to Delhi. “I have no words to express my grief. Tanya was a highly motivated and diligent student. She had graduated from Delhi University and was dedicated to her UPSC preparation. We spoke every day,” said Vijay Kumar, Tanya Soni’s father.
It was learned that Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy enquired about the death of Tanya Soni at Delhi’s private coaching institute.
The Chief Minister’s Office has announced that arrangements are being made to send Tania Soni’s body to her home state of Bihar. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is also providing necessary assistance to Vijay Kumar’s family in their time of need.
Meanwhile, Rau’s IAS Study Circle, in its statement, said, “In light of the recent tragic event involving the students of Rajendra Nagar Rau’s IAS Study Circle, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased students, Tanya Soni, Nivin Dalwin, and Shreya Yadav.”
Regarding the ongoing investigation, the study circle said, “We are fully committed to supporting the ongoing investigations into this tragic incident. We cooperate fully with the relevant authorities and agencies to ensure all necessary information is provided and the investigation proceeds diligently. We are dedicated to assisting in any way possible to uncover the truth and ensure accountability.”
